Lauderdale, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Lauderdale, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 21.1 pts more Rep. than Alabama overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 17,478 | 54.4% | 11.2 pts (3,603 votes) | 32,137 | — | 3.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,161 | 59.7% | 20.3 pts (7,533 votes) | 37,107 | -9.0 pts | 5.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 24,068 | 63.2% | 28.2 pts (10,739 votes) | 38,104 | -8.2 pts | 6.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 23,911 | 64.8% | 30.9 pts (11,400 votes) | 36,924 | -2.6 pts | 8.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 27,899 | 70.6% | 45.4 pts (17,947 votes) | 39,525 | -16.1 pts | 18.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 31,721 | 71.5% | 44.7 pts (19,806 votes) | 44,339 | +2.0 pts | 19.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,708 | 75.0% | 51.3 pts (22,382 votes) | 43,637 | -6.6 pts | 21.1 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 88,039 | 36.5% of population |
| 2004 | 88,732 | 41.8% of population |
| 2008 | 92,202 | 41.3% of population |
| 2012 | 92,662 | 39.8% of population |
| 2016 | 92,425 | 42.8% of population |
| 2020 | 94,031 | 47.2% of population |
| 2024 | 97,502 | 44.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lauderdale shifted 40.5 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Lauderdale has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Lauderdale voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lauderdale has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Lauderdale?
Lauderdale's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 11.5 points (3,603 votes) out of 32,137 total votes cast.
Has Lauderdale ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lauderdale has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lauderdale?
The widest margin on record for Lauderdale was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Lauderdale relative to its population?
In 2024, 43,637 votes were recorded in Lauderdale against a total population of 97,502 (44.8% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Lauderdale a presidential bellwether county?
Lauderdale has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).